The Pingree Grove Fire Protection District responded to a residential structure fire this afternoon at 15N848 Meadow Court, Hampshire. A M.A.B.A.S level 2 box alarm was used to obtain assistance from neighboring fire departments. The Algonquin, Bartlett, Burlington, Elburn, Elgin, East Dundee, Fox River, Hampshire, Huntley, Maple Park, and Rutland Dundee departments responded to the scene. The ... (Full Story)

Today, the Pingree Grove Girl Scout troop 1950 stopped by our Station #3 in Pingree Grove to thank the firefighters for their service. Twelve girls, from the Cambridge Lakes Charter School (2nd grade), donated cookies to show their support for the firefighters and say "Thank you". The Scouts and adults got a tour of the fire engine and station. On behalf of all the firefighters, i would like to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighter Paramedics Pat Heinz and Dan Bredthauer surprised Lavinia Santos when the fire department arrived at her home this morning. The Pingree Grove Fire Protection District worked with the Make-A-Wish organization to help Lavinia experience a memorable, exciting and fun event. Lavinia and her family started their journey, of fulfilling her "wish", with the assistance of firefighters and flashing ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Pingree Grove Fire Protection District was dispatched for a garage fire at 2220 Aurora Drive @19:26 on January 17, 2018. Upon arrival heavy fire was visible from one unit of a multiple unit garage structure. The fire was extinguished and contained to the single unit. No injuries have been reported. Automatic mutual aid assistance was provide by Hampshire, Burlington, South Elgin, Fox River, ... (Full Story & Photos)

We hope you and your families had a safe and happy new year!
2017 was a record breaking year for the Pingree Grove Fire Protection District. Having responded to only 767 emergency calls in 2010, we have increased our call volume to 1,082 emergency responses in 2017. With the impending residential growth planned for our district, we expect these numbers to keep climbing. We strive to continue providing ... (Full Story & Photos)